Installing a New Lawn in Winter
Yes, You Can Lay Turf In Winter!
The benefits of installing turf in the cooler months of the year
A benefit of laying a new lawn in winter is lower water usage. In winter, you will not have to irrigate your new lawn anywhere near as much compared with the warmer months. Whilst it still needs some water, you can virtually halve your water usage by laying turf in winter and still maintain a healthy lawn come spring.
Another benefit is you won’t have to mow your lawn until the weather warms up. Just keep in mind, when laying a new lawn in winter the lawn will not root down properly until the weather warms up and it starts growing again. This doesn’t mean anything is wrong, and your lawn isn’t dying. It is simply sitting idle until it gets some warmer temperatures so it can fully establish.
Choosing the right turf variety
When looking to install turf in your garden and lifestyle there are a few factors to consider. Garden position and size, budget, and amount of traffic on the lawn are just a few.
If your garden is drenched in all-day sunlight, your options are pretty wide open. From the sun-loving couch grasses to budget-busting Kikuyu, most grasses will survive and thrive in these conditions. If you do have issues with shade, this does not discount having a healthy lawn though. Take a look at Sir Walter DNA Certified, well known for setting the benchmark in shade tolerance. In fact, Sir Walter is so popular over 100 million metres of it have been laid since it was discovered. Sir Walter DNA Certified remains Australia’s favourite buffalo lawn. The same can be said for lawns that are given a good workout by kids and pets – take a look at hardy, quick-repairing lawns or even discuss with your local turf supplier varieties such as TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda.
